Households planning meals for the new term
If you’re planning several meals with peas, check the bag size and how much room you have in your freezer. A 1 kg pack gives you the same format to use across several meals.
Who are these pack sizes for?
Parents short on time during the week
When there’s little time to prepare a meal, portion information and ready-cooked peas are worth considering. Check the cooking instructions for the specific product before choosing.
Shoppers who care about ingredients and texture
If you’re looking for plain or extra-fine peas, check the product description, ingredients and country of origin, where stated. The nutritional information on each pack is also worth comparing.
What should you look for?
For meals during the new term, start with the amount you’re likely to use, then compare products based on preparation time and the details on the pack.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable quantity | Net weight and available freezer space. | When I’m planning several meals, I look for a bag my household can use without ending up with an amount that doesn’t suit our habits. Around 50% of shoppers would put finding the right pack size first. |
| Preparation and portions | Number of portions stated and cooking instructions for the product. | On busy evenings, I want to be able to portion out a side dish and know how long it will take to prepare before I start cooking. This convenience would come first for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Ingredients and texture | Ingredients, whether the peas are described as extra-fine, and their origin if stated on the product. | If my household prefers plain peas or a particular texture, I check these details before deciding. This would be the main consideration for around 20% of shoppers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming all bags contain the same amount
The products mentioned here include 750 g and 1 kg bags. The pack size affects how many meals you can get out of them.
Check the net weight and choose an amount that suits what your household plans to cook.
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Choosing 1 kg without planning how you’ll use it
A large bag can work well for several meals, but you’ll need room to store it in the freezer and to follow the instructions after opening.
Before buying, check how much freezer space you have, how often you eat peas and what the pack says about storage.
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Confusing ‘extra-fine’, ‘organic’ and ‘pre-cooked’
These terms don’t mean the same thing: they refer to a product characteristic, its production method or how it has been prepared.
Choose the feature that matters to your household, then check the ingredients and instructions for the product you’ve picked.
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Leaving frozen food out while you do the shopping
Make sure it’s transported and put away in a way that meets the storage conditions stated on the pack.
Pick up frozen peas at the end of your shop, keep the journey home as short as possible and put them in the freezer promptly.
Brands to consider
These products offer useful comparisons for pack size and preparation. Their features apply to the specific products mentioned, not every product from each brand.
Carrefour Simpl
Carrefour offers Simpl frozen sweet peas in a 1 kg bag.
- The 1 kg pack could suit households planning several meals.
- Check that this quantity matches how often you plan to use it and the space in your freezer.
ECO+
E.Leclerc’s ECO+ product is a 1 kg bag of frozen extra-fine sweet peas.
- The product description and ingredients help you identify a plain option.
- E.Leclerc says the country of origin may vary between Belgium, France and the Netherlands depending on supply. Check the details on the product you buy if this matters to you.
AUCHAN
Auchan offers frozen extra-fine peas in a 1 kg bag labelled as five portions, as well as a ready-cooked sweet pea option.
- The portion information can help you plan your meals.
- Don’t confuse the extra-fine bag with the ready-cooked product. Check the instructions for the one you choose.
ALL SEASONS®
ALDI offers ALL SEASONS® frozen extra-fine peas in a 1 kg bag.
- The net weight makes it easy to compare this product with packs intended for several uses.
- Check the product description and quantity on the pack to make sure they suit your needs.
Bonduelle
Bonduelle offers steam-pre-cooked sweet peas in a 750 g bag.
- Bonduelle says one 150 g portion takes three minutes to prepare when following its instructions.
- Bear the cooking method and the amount you’re preparing in mind: this timing doesn’t apply to every way of using the bag.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 1 kg bag suitable for every household?
No. A 1 kg bag is most useful if you’re planning to use it for several meals and can store it according to the product instructions. If you don’t cook peas often, choose an amount that matches the meals you actually have planned.
What does ‘five portions’ on a bag mean?
It gives you a guide to how the product can be divided up. Auchan labels its 1 kg bag of extra-fine peas as five portions. Adjust the amount you serve to suit the meal, and check the details on the pack you buy.
How should you store frozen peas after buying them?
Put them in the freezer promptly and follow the instructions on the pack. For its ready-cooked sweet peas, Auchan recommends storage at −18 °C and says not to refreeze the product after thawing.
Do pre-cooked peas need to be prepared in the same way as plain peas?
Not necessarily. Follow the cooking instructions for each product rather than using the same cooking time for every bag. Bonduelle says its steam-pre-cooked peas take three minutes for a 150 g portion, following the preparation method described by the brand.